Lauri Markkanen scores 51 points, 1st Jazz player to top 50 since Karl Malone

NBA.com·Oct 28

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Lauri Markkanen scored 51 points, becoming the first Utah Jazz player to exceed 50 points since Karl Malone. This achievement occurred during an overtime win against the Phoenix Suns. The exact time frame since Karl Malone's last 50-point game is unclear, with one report suggesting it has been since 1998.

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NBA.com·Oct 28

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The New York Times·Oct 28

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